It cannot be obtained on the same game as the Genesect from the earlier Pokémon 20th Anniversary distribution, and is identical to it.

Unique serial codes for this Genesect were available for American and PAL region Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire games throughout November 2016, although they were available in the Nordic countries until January 31, 2017. The unique codes do not expire until February 28, 2017.